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For Parents, School Choice Is Easier Than Ballot Initiatives
Submitted by Lance T. Izumi, J.D. on 10.11.2011
There’s a grassroots parent revolt surging in California. Parents statewide and at the local level are pushing ballot measures to overturn unpopular government education policies. While the initiative process may be Democracy 101 in action, it would be easier for parents if they were simply given vouchers to choose the school that best meets the needs of their children.
Education activist urges online learning at Pleasant Hill luncheon
Submitted on 10.3.2011
Charter schools and online learning could help turn around underperforming campuses such as Clayton Valley High School in Concord, an education reform advocate said Friday. Lance Izumi, who is an author and senior director for education at the Pacific Research Institute public policy think tank, said many school districts throughout the state and country are failing to adequately prepare students to be competitive with students around the world.
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